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Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain tissue, most commonly caused by viral infections or autoimmune processes. It is a serious neurological condition that can lead to brain swelling and damage. The term 'encephalitis' is the modern preferred term and encompasses various infectious and non-infectious causes of brain inflammation.
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